The Vegas Golden Knights (24-12-1) meet the Anaheim Ducks (9-22-4) at Honda Center Wednesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Ducks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Golden Knights were doubled up 4-2 by the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday in the front end of the Southern California 2-game road trip. That snapped a modest 2-game win streak. VGK has still won 4 of its last 5 games on the road.
The Ducks were dumped 3-2 in overtime at home against the Calgary Flames Friday as they continue to struggle offensively. The Ducks have lit the lamp just 4 times across the past 3 outings, cashing the Under in each contest.
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Golden Knights at Ducks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Ducks +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights -1.5 (+130) | Ducks +1.5 (-160)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
Golden Knights at Ducks projected goalies
Adin Hill (8-3-1, 2.66 GAA, .903 SV%) vs. John Gibson (5-14-3, 3.99 GAA, .896 SV%)
Hill allowed 3 goals on 18 shots last time out against the Buffalo Sabres in a 3-2 home loss on Dec. 19. He is still an impressive 3-1-0 with a 2.49 GAA and .905 SV% in 4 starts in December.
Gibson has been sidelined since Dec. 13 due to a lower-body injury, but the team returned G Olle Eriksson Ek to San Diego of the AHL, signaling his return. He allowed 4 goals on just 18 shots in a 4-0 loss in Vegas on Oct. 28 in his only previous meeting against the Golden Knights this season.
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Golden Knights at Ducks picks and predictions
Prediction
Golden Knights 3, Ducks 1
Moneyline
The Golden Knights (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s a little too expensive given the fact they were dropped in Los Angeles Tuesday, and now are starting their backup goaltender.
PASS.
Puck line/Against the spread
The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+130) are worth a look on the puck line, mainly because the Ducks have had a rough time finding the back of the net lately.
VGK has received solid play from Hill in December, despite the fact he lost last time out. Anaheim won’t be able to solve him as its offensive struggles will continue.
Over/Under
UNDER 6.5 (-120) is the best play on the board.
While the Over is 4-0 in the previous 4 meetings between these teams in Anaheim — and it’s 5-2 in the past 7 overall in the series — play the Under. The Ducks are averaging 1.33 GPG across the past 3 outings, and the Under is 7-3 in their past 10 home games.
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